Fayetteville, AR vs Paramount, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Fayetteville leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 29 min). Fayetteville leads in cost of living index (101 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 101,680 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+32.9 |
D+
68 Score
Fayetteville, AR
Mid-size Arkansas city with community character
Median Home
$384,760
Population
101,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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